Hulu has ceased offering its 30-day free trial for new subscribers, a move that impacts those looking to sample the service without immediate commitment. This change comes as the fifth and final season of the acclaimed series "The Bear" is set to premiere on June 25.
While the 30-day free trial is no longer available, Hulu does offer a three-day free trial specifically for its Hulu + Live TV bundle. This package, which includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ content, costs $89.99 per month after the trial period, or $99.99 per month for an ad-free version.
For standalone services, a Hulu subscription with ads is priced at $11.99 per month ($119.99 annually), and the ad-free version costs $18.99 per month.
Bundling options are also available. Subscribers can combine Disney+ and Hulu for $12.99 per month with ads or $19.99 per month ad-free. Adding ESPN+ to this bundle brings the monthly cost to $19.99 with ads or $29.99 ad-free. For a comprehensive package including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, the cost is $35.99 per month with ads or $44.99 per month ad-free.
Additionally, a bundle that includes Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney+ is offered at $19.99 per month, with an ad-free option available for $32.99 per month.
Hulu also provides a student discount, offering a plan with ads for $1.99 per month for verified college students.
The final season of "The Bear," which has been met with critical acclaim, features the characters Carmy, Syd, and Richie. The series' swan song is described as a "bittersweet final service" that leaves an "indelible legacy."